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The '''Ten Essences''' were types of material that could be Soulcast and were also associated with other traditional [[Vorin]] symbolism.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}
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The '''Ten Essences''' is the traditional [[Vorin]] term associated with both [[Soulcasting]] properties and the [[Herald]]s.
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== Soulcasting ==
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Each essence is connected with a type of [[Polestone|gemstone]],{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} In order to [[soulcast]] a [[Soulcaster]] must use the correct [[Polestone|gemstone]] for each type of material they wish to transform something into.
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== Vorinisum ==
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Modern [[Vorin]] teachings connect each essence with a [[Herald]] and that [[Herald]]'s divine attributes. It is unknown whether the heralds or the orders of [[Knights Radiant]] originally associated themselves a specific [[Polestone|gemstone]] or essence.
   
 
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<ref name=mistake group=nb>In the [[Ars Arcanum]] of ''[[The Way of Kings]]'', the Divine Attributes of learned/giving and just/confident were placed in each other's places by mistake. This was later corrected by [[Peter Ahlstrom]].</ref></references>
  
<ref name=mistake group=nb>In the [[Ars Arcanum]] of ''[[The Way of Kings]]'', the Divine Attributes of learned/giving and just/confident were placed in each other's places by mistake. This was later corrected by [[Peter Ahlstrom]].</ref></references>
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The Ten Essences is the traditional Vorin term associated with both Soulcasting properties and the Heralds.


Soulcasting

Each essence is connected with a type of gemstone,[1] In order to soulcast a Soulcaster must use the correct gemstone for each type of material they wish to transform something into.

Vorinisum

Modern Vorin teachings connect each essence with a Herald and that Herald's divine attributes. It is unknown whether the heralds or the orders of Knights Radiant originally associated themselves a specific gemstone or essence.

Essences

Essences
Number Gemstone Essence Body Focus Soulcasting Properties Divine Attributes Herald
1 Jes Sapphire Zephyr Inhalation Translucent gas, air Protecting Leading Jezrien
2 Nan Smokestone Vapor Exhalation Opaque gas, smoke, fog Just Confident[nb 1] Nale
3 Chach Ruby Spark The Soul Fire Brave Obedient Chanarach
4 Vev Diamond Lucentia The Eyes Quartz, glass, crystal Loving Healing Vedel
5 Palah Emerald Pulp The Hair Wood, plants, moss Learned Giving[nb 1] Pailiah
6 Shash Garnet Blood The Blood Blood, all non-oil liquid Creative Honest Shalash
7 Betab Zircon Tallow Oil All kinds of oil Wise Careful Battar
8 Kak Amethyst Foil The Nails Metal Resolute Builder Kalak
9 Tanat Topaz Talus The Bone Rock and stone Dependable Resourceful Talenel
10 Ishi Heliodor Sinew Flesh Meat, flesh Pious Guiding Ishar

Notes

  1. ↑ The Way of Kings Ars Arcanum#

Footnotes

  1. ↑ a b In the Ars Arcanum of The Way of Kings, the Divine Attributes of learned/giving and just/confident were placed in each other's places by mistake. This was later corrected by Peter Ahlstrom.
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